NFL fantasy news

Auburn WR Sammie Coates was being watched intently by the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick at his pro day event Tuesday, March 3. Belichick was the only NFL head coach in attendance Tuesday, and Coates is a candidate to go in the first two rounds of this year’s draft. Coates did not re-test on his combine numbers Tuesday, and he just caught passes in positional drills in front of scouts.

Tip: Besides some intriguing speed, Coates is billed as a raw talent that could go in the second round next month. The Pats pride themselves on finding fits for raw talents on their roster, so this could be a perfect fit. Until we know for sure where Coates is headed in the draft, it's hard to say what his potential fantasy value in his rookie year will be.

Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel needs to have an obsession with football, according to offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. ‘It’s truly a lifestyle to be an NFL quarterback,’ DeFilippo said. ‘It’s not just a job. It’s all-consuming. You need to sleep, eat, do everything fast and just think about football all the time.’

Tip: Manziel has sparked plenty of controversy after just one season of professional football. While Manziel still isn't guaranteed to start next season, especially with QB Josh McCown recently signed, there are still some positive signs with the rehabilitation program he's going through and a new offensive coordinator in DeFilippo.

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson wants out of Houston, but the Texans may not get much in return for him if he is traded. The Texans already don’t want to pay Johnson the $11.5 million he’s due next season, which means he would likely be cut unless a team is willing to give up more than he is seemingly worth.

Tip: There are still plenty of blanks to fill in regarding where Johnson will play in 2015, but it more than likely won't be in Houston. A change of scenery should be good for Johnson, however, considering how unhappy he had become with the Texans. Although, he may not have the same value he has had in previous seasons.

Florida State QB Jameis Winston said that he wants to be the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and added that he’s excited to potentially throw the ball to WR Vincent Jackson after visiting with the Buccaneers Tuesday, March 3.

Tip: It's still early, but this is sounding like the beginning of a nice rapport between Winston and Jackson after the two met earlier today. There's still no guarantee that the Buccaneers will take Winston with the No. 1 overall pick, but it seems that it would certainly bode well both for Jackson and WR Mike Evans, who are both big, downfield targets.

Washington Redskins impending free-agent TE Niles Paul figures to draw interest from the Atlanta Falcons once the free agency period begins. Paul is familiar with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan’s scheme and TE Levine Toilolo hasn’t exactly proven himself to be the answer at the position.

Tip: Paul performed swimmingly when Jordan Reed was injured last season and proved to have TE1 potential when he's given the opportunity to start. Nothing is set in stone yet, of course, so keep an eye on Paul and the Falcons once free agency commences.

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill said he cleared the air with WR Mike Wallace, and the two have no problem. Tannehill said he wants Wallace to return, and the team will consider Tannehill’s input when they make their decision on Wallace.

Tip: Wallace is being difficult with Miami, as he's said he won't restructure his current contract. The Dolphins could save quite a bit of cash if they decide to cut Wallace outright. It may be in Miami's best interests to retain Wallace, however, if at least for the sake of Tannehill's future after they already cut Brandon Gibson and Brian Hartline. Wallace had a disappointing 2014 season, but he still managed 67 catches for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns. A move away from Miami probably wouldn't hurt his fantasy value. Stay tuned.

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent RB DeMarco Murray would likely re-sign with the Cowboys if the offer they make him is equal or similar financially to offers he receives from other teams in free agency, according to league sources. Murray is expecting to have a ‘vigorous’ free-agent market for his services. He made $1.4 million last year, which ranked 23rd among running backs, and he led the league with 1,845 rushing yards on 392 carries in 2014.

Tip: Murray had an excellent 2014 season for his fantasy owners. Dallas had one of the top offensive lines in the league to help pave running lanes for him, too, so we can see why he'd favor remaining in Dallas. Regardless of where Murray lands this year, he's likely to remain an RB1 worth drafting in the first round, despite injury concerns.